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Explain the reduction process involved in the extraction of zinc.
(N/A) Method: The reduction of zinc oxide $(ZnO)$ is carried out using coke $(C)$. In this case,the temperature is higher than that used in the case of copper.
For the purpose of heating,the oxide is made into brickettes with coke and clay.
Reaction: $ZnO + C \rightarrow Zn + CO$
The metal is distilled off and collected by rapid chilling.
For the purpose of heating,the oxide is made into brickettes with coke and clay.
Reaction: $ZnO + C \rightarrow Zn + CO$
The metal is distilled off and collected by rapid chilling.
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